I-495 Exit to I-66 To Close September 30th

I-495 North left exit to I-66 West to close permanently on or about September 30th

As part of the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes Project, the I-66/I-495 interchange is being rebuilt to deliver significant benefits to drivers traveling through this major interchange. Ten new bridges are being built at the I-66 interchange to accommodate the four new HOT Lanes on the Beltway and provide smoother connectivity between these two major highways.
 
New Traffic Pattern - September 30th

On or around September 30, I-495 north traffic will be shifted to the new outer lanes from Lee Highway to I-66. Drivers exiting I-495 north (inner loop) onto I-66 west will have an upgraded right exit to make this movement. The right exit will provide access to both east and westbound I-66 with two ramps lanes traveling to I-66 west. The right exit will reduce traffic weaving prior to the old left exit and allow motorists to more smoothly move through this area.
 
The current left exit to I-66 west will be permanently closed to regular traffic. The exit will become part of the future HOT Lanes ramp, providing a seamless connection from the HOT Lanes to the HOV lanes on I-66.
 
Construction Plan

The I-66 interchange construction is being completed in three phases:
 
Phase 1: 2008-2009 - Completed 

• Begin building eastbound bridges
• Build westbound bridges
• Construct sound walls

Phase 2: 2009-2011 - Completed

• Finish building second half of eastbound bridges
• Start building flyover ramps on Beltway and I-66

Phase 3: 2011-2012 - Ongoing

• Shift Beltway traffic into new outer lanes
• Build HOT Lanes connections

 
For more information on the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes, please visit virginiahotlanes.com or virginiamegaprojects.com